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Language Skills

R
SQL
Javascript (d3.js)
Python

Open Source Contributions

All projects available at github.com/M-Gamez/

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See full CV at https://github.com/M-Gamez/cv for more complete list of positions and publications.

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Last updated on 2024-10-03.

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Melissa Phillips

Currently searching for a program evaluation or data analyst position that allows me to utilize my problem-solving skills to drive positive social change.

Education

M.S., Program Evaluation and Data Analytics

Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

Anticipated 2024

  • Statistical methods/modeling, causal analysis, research design, organizational behavior, data visualization, and data science with R for application in the private or public sector.

B.A., History

Cleveland, TN

Lee University

2012

  • Rigorous program with focus on critical thinking, research methods, writing, argumentation, and presentation.

Selected Positions

Quality Assurance Reviewer

Remote

OS National LLC

Present - 2023

  • Conducted pre- and post-closing file reviews for real estate transactions in more than 15 markets for national title company ensuring clear title and accurate figures to avoid substantial financial losses to the company.
  • Reviewed over 2,000 closings and identified more than $1,000,000 in errors and omissions
  • Developed new training guide and SOP manual detailing review procedures and protocols for transactions in 15 states

Escrow Support Specialist

Remote

OS National LLC

2023 - 2021

  • Supported Escrow team in preparation of preliminary settlement statements, procurement and review of essential payoff and HOA documentation for transactions in more than 10 markets.
  • Prepared over 4,500 transactions for closing by preparing preliminary settlement statements, generating lender packages, and updating supporting documentation while maintaining internal audit rating of over 90% accuracy

Paralegal

Peachtree City, GA

Orme & Franke Law Firm P.C.

2020 - 2016

  • Collaborated with two partners at a boutique transactional law firm concentrating on business, real estate, commercial financing, intellectual property, and estate planning matters.
  • Initiated cloud-based project management system increased workflow efficiency and reduced average flat rate project duration by 20%.

Introduction to the Humanities

Cleveland, TN

Lee University

2012 - 2011

  • TA and lectured
  • Introductory survey to the genres and themes of the humanities.
  • Undergraduate level class

Selected Writing

Introduction to gganimate

N/A

ASU Homework

2023

  • Walk through of training on basic functionality of the gganimate package for creating animated graphs in R.
  • Homework.

Lab 05

N/A

ASU Homework Blog

2023

  • Created a sample blog for ASU.
  • Homework.

Culture and Catholicism in Colonial Latin America

Lee University

Lee University Press

2010

  • Analysis on unique aspects and perspectives of religiosity in colonial Latin America.